This new option was recommended by the Academic Senate on October
3, 2002 and approved by the President on October 30, 2002.

Serving the mission of enhancing education through the use of technology,
educational technology specialists perform many functions in schools,
educational institutions, and training agencies. This option prepares
leaders in the field who will evaluate, design, and effectively
use technology for educational purposes. Combining both theory and
practice, this option is designed for individuals seeking career
growth in K-12 and university settings and for those planning to
pursue doctoral degrees.

Admission to the Program

File a "Master of Arts in Education, Option in Educational Technology"
application with the College of Education Graduate Office along
with one complete set of transcripts no later than. March 1 for
fall admission or October 1 for spring admission, including information
to satisfy requirements 1-6 below.

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Upper-division coursework in the use of technology and computer
applications (3 units), e.g., ETEC 444, EDP 443, EDP 523, or equivalent
experience (see advisor).

3. A 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units of upper
division and/or graduate course work completed at an accredited
college or university and a 3.0 GPA in all prerequisite course work.

4. Three (3) letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers,
supervisors, or colleagues in education or related fields.

5. A word-processed personal statement - see the program application
for the specific questions to address.

6. An official transcript of scores obtained from the Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) of the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

University Admission

File an "Application for Graduate Admission" along with one complete
set of official transcripts with the University Office of Admission
no later than July 1 for Fall consideration and no later than December
1 for spring consideration.

4. At least 6 units of program and all prerequisites courses must
be completed. If planned course of study includes EDP 520, the following
prerequisites must be completed: EDP 400 or both EDP 419 and 420.

Students must complete a minimum of 30 units of upper division
and graduate courses, of which at least 21 units must be at the
500/600 level taken at this university. With consent of the faculty
committee, students may count up to 9 units of previously taken
graduate courses toward the degree.